Directions (1-2): In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Q2. It is _____ that those who expect clemency from others are seldom merciful themselves. (a) paradoxical
(b) strange
(c) stupid
(d) repulsive

Directions (3-4): Improve the bracketed part of the sentence.

Q3. My sister said that it sometimes took her one hour to (put) her make-up.
(a) put up
(b) put on
(c) put over
(d) No Improvement

Q4. Garima has her meal at three, (when she has it), she goes off to sleep.
(a) when she will have it
(b) when she has had it
(c) when she will have had it
(d) No Improvement

Directions (5-6): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Q5. INIMICAL
(a) untidy
(b) harmful
(c) funny
(d) trial

Q6. SPRUCE
(a) lethargy
(b) elegant
(c) scruffy
(d) ragged

Directions (7-8): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Q7. ZANY
(a) sensible
(b) constant
(c) nadir
(d) separate

Q8. IMPUDENT
(a) anxious
(b) polite
(c) flippant
(d) reckless

Directions (9-10): In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Q9. Down and out
(a) Mad
(b) Jealousy and Envy
(c) Futility
(d) Without money

Q10. Draw a blank
(a) Absent minded
(b) To be unsuccessful
(c) Come to an end
(d) To fall a victim

Directions (11-15): A passage is given with five questions following it. Read the passage carefully and select the best answer to each question out of the given four alternatives.

Corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomenon. It is witnessed all over the world in developing as well as developed countries. It has spread its tentacles in every sphere of life, namely business administration, politics, officialdom, and services. In fact, there is hardly any sector which can be characterized for not being infected with the vices of corruption. Corruption is rampant in every segment and every section of society, barring the social status attached to it. Nobody can be considered free from corruption from a high-ranking officer.

To root out the evil of corruption from society, we need to make a comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislatures, bureaucrats, and such code should be strictly enforced. Judiciary should be given more independence and initiatives on issues related to corruption. Special courts should be set-up to take up such issues and speedy trial is to be promoted. Law and order machinery should be allowed to work without political interference. NGOs and media should come forward to create awareness against corruption in society and educate people to combat this evil. Only then we would be able to save our system from being collapsed.

Q11. According to the passage where does corruption has spread its tentacles?
(a) officialdom
(b) politics
(c) business administration
(d) All of these

Q12. What kind of status is being barred by the corruption?
(a) social
(b) economic
(c) mental
(d) physical

Q13. According to the passage, who is free from corruption?
(a) high ranking officers
(b) politicians
(c) bureaucrats
(d) None of these

Q14. Which of the following measure is not mentioned in the passage to root out the evil of corruption from society?
(a) private sector should create awareness against corruption
(b) media should come forward to create awareness and educate people to combat this evil
(c) judiciary to be given more independence and initiative in relation to corruption
(d) comprehensive code of conduct for politicians, legislature and bureaucrats

Q15. According to the passage, which of the following is INCORRECT?
(a) corruption is prevalent only in developing countries
(b) corruption is rampant in every segment and section of society
(c) to combat corruption, law and order should be allowed to work without political interference
(d) corruption is not a uniquely Indian phenomena